Manager - Business Development

#Face-to-Face Interview
Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive B2B business development strategies to drive growth and expand market presence within the education sector.
Client Acquisition and Relationship Management: Generate and manage a robust pipeline of leads and prospects, converting them into long-term clients and strategic partners.
Maintaining relationships: Maintain good working relationships with new clients.
Extensive Travel: Willingness to travel extensively across various cities within the state to meet clients, attend industry events, and explore new business opportunities.
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and business growth objectives. Conduct market research to identify trends, needs, and competitive landscape to refine sales strategies.
Providing updates: Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, pipeline, and performance metrics.
Staying updated: Stay updated on industry developments, competitor activities, and best practices
Collaborating with teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partner objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, preferably within the education technology or related sector.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Expertise in creating professional and visually appealing presentations, including custom slide designs, layouts, and templates.
Proficiency in using advanced Excel functions.